When SoftNAS StorageCenter is first started, the Getting Started helper will be displayed.  This helper provides a set of step-by-step, on-screen instructions designed to make initial configuration, setup and use of SoftNAS faster and easier for first-time users.

 

You can also access this option from the SoftNAS Documentation section. To do so, simply follow the steps given below.

 

 

1.  Log on to SoftNAS StorageCenter.

 

2.  In the Left Navigation Pane, select the Getting Started option under the Documentation section.

 

The Getting Started panel will be displayed.

 

The Getting Started Checklist has 10 different steps.

 

3.  Click the step that you wish to configure.

 

Note: It is better to follow the same order of steps as mentioned in the checklist.

 

4.  Refer and follow the instructions specified in the Instruction Box for completing the selected step.

 

5.  Click the help button (?) for more information and detailed instructions on how to configure the item in the selected step.

 

6.  Click the Configure Now button to launch the configuration settings window for the step.

 

7.  When the configuration task for the selected step is completed, click the checkbox in the next step.

 

The step will be marked off the list to show that it is completed.

 

 

8. Repeat the procedure to complete the tasks of each configuration step. 

 

9. When all the initial configuration steps are completed, check the box in the Show this screen on startup field.

 

10. Close the Getting Started panel.